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Sunday, 22 July 2012

My Vintage Dream

Firstly my almost standard introduction of apologising and making my excuses for being such a poor Blogger. I am so delighted to have so many new followers and believe me I really do appreciate your interest when I go so long between posts! Again I have been working away over the last month on my latest project and because I forget to Blog as I go along I am now bombarding you with dozens of photos of the story ... I hope you enjoy them and thank you for staying with me.And lastly to one of my very special friends who is not a miniaturist or a Blogger but has encouraged me so much over the years and nudges me to update my Blog ........... Happy Birthday next week Gill xx

I bought this gorgeous little shop from Julie Bennet and have had the best fun filling it and finishing it, in fact this is really one of the first projects I have actually completed before moving onto my next.

For the first time I had a go and painting and distressing some bare wood furniture ... and yes let's just say I got a little hooked ....

Back in my more familiar territory of working with paper & fabric I made books, fabric bolts, sample curtains, rugs, cushions & of course a cannister or two.

Upstairs was even more fun, most of the bits were from my many boxes of things collected over the years, again paint & distressing turned gold frames, lots of charms & ornaments, etc into some cool "vintage" collectibles

This really has been one of my favourite projects to date, I hope you enjoy the pictures

Jackie, it´s just wonderful! I adore the way you combined the colors and you did a great job with distressing the furniture! My personal favourite is the cabinet with the fabric bolts, but of course, someone has to look more than once to see all :-) Hugs, Sandra

You have some wonderful "stock" in your little shop - it's a lovely project. Well done too on having a go with revamping the furniture. I love the whitewood stuff - there's so much scope with it. Nice to see you back blogging again.

Your Vintage Dreams shop is beautiful...inside and out! I've enjoyed looking at each photo...so many wonderful details. I love the little price tags you've put on the pieces, it really adds to the illusion that it is a tiny shop♥

HiI admire your shabby chic photos I especially like the pretty cabinet with the gorgeous lace in it, so glad I found your blog, I too find it very difficult to find time to blog, but I do enjoy it.Mini HugsDebs

Fridays Child

Hi, my name is Jackie.
I live in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, and am very proud to be Scottish. I have a daughter and 2 sons all grown up now and am happiest when they are all here together which happens maybe twice a year.
I stumbled on this absorbing miniatures hobby when I was totally mesmerised by Titania's Palace in Legoland and came home from that holiday with my first dollshouse bought in a supermarket in Horsens, Denmark. It was 1/16th scale and like many people I was so proud of my efforts to furnish it! I have dipped in and out of the hobby for over 20 years and now find it a wonderful way to escape the less pleasant aspects of modern life!
How things have changed in 20 years .... I now have around 10 houses, most being renovated or in design phase!! I have so many ideas and so little time.
I have loved reading other blogs and hope that this will enable me to share my hobby with like minded folks.